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Brian Davis
Senior District Judge
Commission Date:
December 26, 2013
Division:
Jacksonville
Chambers:
11-400
Chambers Phone:
(904) 301-6625
Courtroom:
12C
Judge Initials:
BJD
Courtroom Deputy
Court Reporter
Judicial Assistant
Law Clerks
Shannie Woolbright
(904) 549-1911
Shelli Kozachenko
(904) 301-6842
Agnes Prelow
(904) 301-6626
Michael White
Judge Tabs
Biography
Federal Judicial Service
District Judge, United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Nominated by Barack Obama on January 4, 2013, to a seat vacated by Judge Richard Lazzara.
Confirmed by the Senate on December 20, 2013, and received commission on December 26, 2013.
Assumed senior status on December 30, 2023.
Education
Princeton University, B.A., 1974
University of Florida Levin College of Law, J.D., 1980
Professional Career
Private Practice, Jacksonville, Florida, 1980–1982, 1988–1991
Assistant State Attorney, Fourth Judicial Circuit, Florida, 1982–1988, 1991–1994; Chief Assistant State Attorney, 1991–1994
Judge, Circuit Court of Florida, Fourth Judicial Circuit, 1994–2013
Court Calendar
Weekly
(PDF)
2017 Trial Schedule
(DOC)
2018 Trial Schedule
(DOC)
2019 Trial Schedule
(PDF)
Forms
Civil Disclosure Statement – LR 3.03 and FRCP 7.1 (DOC)
Criminal Disclosure Statement – FRCrP 12.4 (DOC)
Uniform Case Management Report (DOC)
Case Management Report (ERISA Cases Only) (PDF)
Case Management Report (ERISA Cases Only) (DOC)
Exhibit List (DOC)
Exhibit List (PDF)
Court Tags (Use White Paper) (PDF)
Defendant Tags (Use Yellow Paper) (PDF)
Government Tags (Use Blue Paper) (PDF)
Joint Tags (Use Green Paper) (PDF)
Plaintiff Tags (Use Blue Paper) (PDF)
Civil: Juror Questionnaire (PDF)
Criminal: Juror Questionnaire (PDF)
Internships
Judge Davis is currently hiring
interns
and externs.
Judge Davis will coordinate work time with each student's schedule, mindful that school is a priority. Still, to ensure a valuable experience, interns and externs and expected to work at least 35 hours a week and five days a week during the summer, or at least 16 hours a week and two days a week during the spring and fall semesters, and for at least six weeks for any term. Interns and externs should expect to attend court proceedings, research issues, draft memoranda and other documents, and participate in collaborative discussions with Judge Davis and his staff.
Judge Davis has the following criteria for intern and extern candidates: at least one year of law school and at least top 25 percent in the law school class. Prior legal work experience, placement on a law journal, moot court team, or trial team is preferred.
If you are interested in interning or externing for Judge Davis, send by email to
[email protected]
a cover letter resume, transcript, writing sample, and two reference names and telephone numbers.
Application materials must be sent at least two months before the anticipated start date. Positions may be offered on a rolling basis, particularly for spring and fall semesters.
Preferences
Civil
Closing Cases
The court will close civil cases for statistical purposes after the entry of a final judgment following a jury verdict, court decision, or stipulation of the parties. This will not affect the disposition of post-trial motions or the assessment of fees and costs as appropriate.
Courtroom Technology
Counsel are directed to schedule an appointment with the courtroom deputy before their trial or hearing in an effort to become familiar with the availability, operation, and compatibility of the
courtroom technology
systems, should they wish to use them. The courtroom deputy may be reached by phone at
(904) 549-1911
or by
email
. Failure to do so may result in the equipment not being available for use.
Final Pretrial Conference
The court will hear arguments on motions in limine at the final pretrial conference if any are allowed. There is no standing order regarding pretrial conferences. Orders will be entered following the conference.
Mediation
In most cases, mediation is required and should be completed four to six months before the trial term. If the parties do not stipulate to a mediator in the case management report, the court will appoint a mediator.
Motion Practice
Judge Davis does not regularly provide oral argument on dispositive motions.
A courtesy copy of any document filed that exceeds 25 pages in length (including exhibits) must be provided to chambers as promptly as possible after the document’s electronic filing, via
United States mail
or other reliable service. Bound and tabbed exhibits are preferred.
Scheduling Order
After the filing of any civil action, the case will be designated for future management on one of three tracks. For a case designated as a Track Two case, the plaintiff must complete and file the case management report form in accordance with
Local Rule 3.05
.
Within 14 days of the filing of the
case management report
, the court will either enter a scheduling order or schedule a preliminary pretrial conference if the parties request one and the court deems it necessary.
Settlement
Parties must notify the court immediately upon settlement of a case. Any case scheduled for trial will remain on the trial docket until an order of dismissal is entered.
Criminal
Change of Plea
A change of plea must be entered before the assigned
magistrate judge
by the deadline established on the trial calendar for the specific trial term.
Scheduling Order
The court will enter an order scheduling trial once the parties are ready to set the case for trial.
Sentencing
Counsel should notify chambers if a scheduled sentencing is anticipated to last longer than one hour so appropriate arrangements can be made to accommodate the extended hearing.
Status Conferences
The parties are not excused from the status conference unless the plea agreement has been executed, the change-of-plea hearing has been scheduled, and a notice of cancellation of the status conference has been docketed before the status conference date. If a plea is not accepted for whatever reason after the status conference, counsel must be prepared to go to trial and should not expect the failure of the plea to be grounds for a continuance.
Absent extraordinary circumstances, the court will not consider motions or memoranda that are filed less than seven business days before a sentencing hearing.
Notice of Unavailability of Counsel
This court's rules do not provide for filing a Notice of Unavailability as a method to avoid abiding by deadlines and schedules established by the court or to extend the time for responding to motions. Counsel may notify opposing counsel of his or her unavailability and request that his or her schedule be accommodated. With respect to deadlines for filing documents with the court, attending hearings, or otherwise, counsel must file a motion for an enlargement of time or a continuance of a hearing or deposition date as appropriate. It is impractical for the court to search the docket of each case for notices of unavailability before setting hearings and response deadlines. Accordingly, counsel may not rely upon the filing of the notice as a basis to excuse his or her appearance before the court or to comply with a deadline established by the court or governing rules of procedures.
Trial
Lawyers
are encouraged to be familiar with the American College of Trial Lawyers'
Codes of Pretrial and Trial Conduct
and to conduct themselves accordingly.
The court will conduct the jury voir dire, giving due consideration to questions proposed by the parties. The court may permit counsel to briefly supplement the court’s voir dire examination.
Standing Orders
Standing Order of Judges Corrigan, Davis, and Howard Notifying Institution Regarding Inmate Claim of Suicidal Intent or Other Imminent Physical Harm
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